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Candice Norwood
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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman Supreme Court justice, dies at 93
The Reagan appointee co-wrote a key decision reaffirming Roe v. Wade in 1992, establishing that states couldn’t impose an 'undue burden' on anyone seeking an abortion before fetal viability.
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The 19th Explains: What’s next for New York’s Adult Survivors Act on sexual assault
How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future.
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First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge
Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions.
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Congress punished Rep. Rashida Tlaib. It sent a chilling message to Palestinian Americans.
The censure of Tlaib reverberated among a minority community that feels ignored, and confirmed their worst fears — that their opinions are not important and their lives do not matter.
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Missouri becomes the 14th state with a majority-women supreme court
Abortion and gender-affirming care for trans youth could be among the issues the court faces.
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Incarceration rates for Black men and women have been declining since 2000. Reform efforts are helping.
Despite recent policy changes, the imprisonment rate among Black people remains the highest, and researchers say political trends may put progress in "jeopardy."
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Why it's 'necessary' for young Latinas to see their stories reflected in movies and television
From “Real Women Have Curves” to “One Day at a Time,” Latina women have been in front of the fight for representation in coming-of-age films.
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Incarcerated people endure sweltering heat and freezing cold inside ill-equipped facilities
Temperature extremes heighten preexisting physical and mental conditions, especially for incarcerated women.
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Teenagers’ detention at Angola prison has brought new attention to Louisiana’s fractured juvenile system
An ongoing legal fight to move youth out of the state’s most notorious adult prison highlights a system plagued by budget cuts, staffing shortages and abuse for years.
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How podcasts about R. Kelly played a pivotal role in elevating Black survivors’ stories
Briana Barner spoke with The 19th about the role podcasts play in elevating racial and gender justice, and where the media stands currently on its depictions of Black women and girls.